7 Reasons Not To Give Too Many Toys To Children – Parenthood

Few subjects are as sensitive as those concerning how to educate children. And  the gifts given to children are almost always the reason we can receive blame.

Indeed, nowadays many parents compensate for their absences or shortages with gifts; thinking that giving toys replaces the time we can’t give a child.

The main reason we tend to buy so many toys for children is the love we have for them. We are crazy about them. We give them gifts because we love them and that makes us happy. And we hardly support the reproaches and contrary opinions on this subject.

He is our child and we give him everything that we have not received. Whatever he wants he deserves and if we can afford it, that’s our business. However, some research has found that this addiction is not always beneficial.

Is it bad to give them too many toys?

It is legitimate for parents to want to see their children happy. As can be assumed,  the moment when they receive a toy as a gift is the greatest joy for them,  although it does not last long. Seeing them smile is our joy too and that’s why we do it.

However, researchers  recently discovered a downside to giving too many gifts to children. These children would develop a suffering which they called “ spoiled child syndrome  ”. But this problem would be more related to the type of gift offered, than to offering something.

What happens when we give away toys?

Gifting toys is not inherently bad , especially when they can spark your child’s imagination. Toys can also be educational and entertaining games. However,  problems start to arise when too many toys are offered. Some children are really too spoiled, but it is up to parents to control this and not the little ones.

It doesn’t take much for a child to get used to receiving toys as gifts. In general,  he receives them without making any effort, which prevents him from appreciating them at their fair value. Receiving a well-deserved gift is not the same as just accepting one more. Therefore, the child is not aware of the true importance of the gift. Here are some other reasons not to give away too many toys.

• His imagination is more limited,  because he only gets used to playing according to the game instructions. The child then stops creating things directly out of his mind.
• He only has fun with toys.
• Little by little,  he loses his enthusiasm for toys  because he has too many of them.
• Most of the freebies pile up and get forgotten  because there will always be a few favorites.
• He will have more work to do when it comes to tidying up his room,  which is why there will often be a mess.
• In some cases, these children  become selfish and temperamental. And this type of attitude often remains until adulthood.
• The child is subject to frustration,  because in the real world you cannot have everything. This problem can arise in adulthood as well.

Other alternatives are possible

Toys remain important for the development of the child. Experts recommend  avoiding giving them toys with too many lights, sounds, and features, as they need to be creative. In addition, there are other alternatives that can be great gifts such as:

• Travel and walks. Let us get children used to making an effort to merit a trip or a walk. There are no better memories than those of family trips; the children greatly appreciate these moments.
• Books are irreplaceable. Developing the habit of reading from childhood  is the best gift you can give to a person. Give him a book and teach him to enjoy the art of reading.
• Offer family moments. Most family activities are appreciated when they are consensual. Ask them what they would like to do, if they want to go to the zoo or to the seaside. Add that you want to give them the opportunity to introduce them to places that they are passionate about.

• Every now and then,  you can treat them to an ice cream  or make an assortment of healthy sweets.